The Statue Of Unity- All You Need To Know About The World’s Tallest Statue.

The Statue Of Unity is a statue of the Indian statesman, founding and establishing father of Republic India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875– 1950) in the state of Gujarat, India. It is the world’s tallest statue with a standing height of 182 meters (597 ft). It is situated on a riverine island called Sadhu Bet facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the river Narmada in Kevadiya region, 100 kilometers (62 miles) southeast of the city of Vadodara.

The Statue Of Unity is the present-day world’s tallest statue. This is the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel which was introduced to the world on Oct 31st, 2018 on his 143rd birth anniversary by the prime minister of India Sir. Narendra Modi.

The Statue Of Unity- All You Need To Know About The World’s Tallest Statue…

Who Designed The Statue Of Unity?

This Statue of Unity was designed by Ram Vanji Sutar who is one of the very famous sculptures and he was the one who has also created the Mahatma Gandhi statue at the Indian Parliament.

Who Constructed The Statue Of Unity?

The construction of this project was managed by Turner Construction(an America’s largest construction management company), Michael Graves and Associates(a famous American architectural design group) and the Meinhardt Group(one of the world’s famous construction company). It took 56 months to complete & 15 months for planning & 40 months for construction.

The world’s tallest statue was constructed by Larsen & Toubro Limited, commonly known as L&T, is one of the largest Indian multi-national firms and leading construction company in India.

Malaysia-based Eversendai, which built Dubai’s acclaimed Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa structures, was given the agreement for the steel system.

Who Initiated And Funded The Statue Of Unity Project?

The initiation of the world’s tallest statue was done by then serving as Chief Minister of Gujarat, Sir. Narendra Modi on the 138th anniversary of Patel’s birth i.e on 31 October 2013. Later, after the funding and all necessary decisions were taken Larsen & Toubro Limited, the largest Indian infrastructure company won the contract to initiate the development of the Statue Of Unity on 31 October 2014.

The funding was done mostly by the money raised by the Government of Gujarat with the allotted amount of about ₹6 billion (US$84 million). In the 2014–15 Union Budget of India, about ₹2 billion (US$28 million) were allocated for the construction of the statue. Some funds were also contributed by PSUs under CSR assistance scheme to cope up with the total fund.

What Was The Total Cost For Building The Statue Of Unity?

Larsen & Toubro Limited, the largest Indian infrastructure company won the contract on 27 October 2014 for its lowest bid of ₹29.89 billion (US$420 million) for the design, construction and maintenance. They started the development on 31 October 2014. In the initial period of the construction, ₹13.47 billion (US $186 Millions) were for building the main statue, ₹2.35 billion (US $32 Millions) for the exhibition hall and convention centre, ₹830 million (US $11 Millions) for the bridge connecting the memorial to the mainland and ₹6.57 billion for the maintenance of the structure for 15 years after its completion.

7. Total Height Of The Statue Of Unity: 208m (58m height of base + 182m height of the statue)

8. Total Cost In The Making: ₹2,989 Crore (US $420 million)

9. The Statue of Unity can withstand wind speeds of up to 50 m/sec & Earthquake measuring 6.5 on Ritcher Scale.

10. The Total Cost Of Operation & Maintenance: ₹657 crore (US $90 million) over 15 years which comes out to be about ₹12 lakh (US $16 Thousand) per day.

What Is The Main Motto In Building The Statue Of Unity?

This statue will be a memorial to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The statue will not only remind every individual of our great nation’s freedom struggle but will also inspire the people of our country to inculcate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s visionary ideologies of unity, patriotism, inclusive growth and good governance. This monument will not just be a mute memorial like the rest, but a fully functional, purpose-serving tribute that will spur all-round socio-economic development, in the form of better connectivity, healthcare and education infrastructure, research center for agriculture development and various tribal development initiatives.

Where Is The Statue Of Unity Located?

It is located at Sardar Sarovar Dam, Kevadia, Gujarat- 393151. You can check the below maps locating the Statue of Unity for more Details regarding the location.

Did You Know These Facts About The Statue Of Unity?

1. The Statue Of Unity will have a viewing gallery at 153 m, which has the ability to accommodate up to 200 visitors at a go and will offer an expansive view of the dam and that of the astonishing environment surrounding it.

2. The Statue Of Unity, the Worlds Tallest Statue, will be able to withstand wind velocity up to 60 m/sec, vibration and earthquake upto 6.5 on Ritcher Scale.

3. The Narmada, the fifth longest river in the Indian subcontinent, runs in a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. The Sardar Sarovar Dam and its 200 kms long reservoir, Satpura and Vindhya mountain ranges from the gallery of the Statue Of Unity.

4. The Statue of Unity is being built on Sadhu Island in the Narmada river, approximately 3.2 km away from the Sardar Sarovar Dam. A 3.5 km highway will also be there to connect the island to Kevadia town in Gujarat.

5. The Shrestha Bharat Bhavan adjacent to the Statue of Unity is designed to be a 128-key, 3-star hotel facility with food service, guest amenities, and conference facilities.

Photo Of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875– 1950)…

The Statue Of Unity is the statue of Indian statesman, founding and establishing father of Republic India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Here, are some of the famous and well-known quotes of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel you will surely find interesting to read…

“The negligence of a few could easily send a ship to the bottom, but if it has the wholehearted co-operation of all on board it can be safely brought to part.”

“Little pools of water tend to become stagnant and useless, but if they are joined together to form a big lake the atmosphere is cooled and there is universal benefit.”

“It is the prime responsibility of every citizen to feel that his country is free and to defend it freedom is his duty. Every Indian should now forget that he is a Rajput, a Sikh or a Jat. He must remember that he is an Indian and he has every right in his country but with certain duties.”

“By common endeavor we can raise the country to a new greatness, while a lack of unity will expose us to fresh calamities.”

“We have to shed mutual bickering, shed the difference of being high or low, develop a sense of equality and banish untouchability. We have to restore the conditions of Swaraj prevalent prior to British rule. We have to live like children of the same father.”

“There is something unique in this soil, which despite many obstacles has always remained the abode of great souls.”

“My only desire is that India should be a good producer and no one should be hungry, shedding tears for food in the country.”

“Manpower without unity is not a strength unless it is harmonized and united properly, then it becomes a spiritual power.”

“A war based on Satyagraha is always of two kinds. One is the war we wage against injustice, and the other we fight our won weaknesses.”

“It is in my nature to be a friend of the friendless.”

“Take to the path of dharma – the path of truth and justice. Don’t misuse your valour. Remain united. March forward in all humility, but fully awake to the situation you face, demanding your rights and firmness.”

‘Faith is of no evil in absence of strength. Faith and strength, both are essential to accomplish any great work.”

The one who won over British leaders in the Satyagraha of Kheda and Bardoli, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the Bismarck of Modern India, who led the welfare of farmers. He is renowned as the architect of independent India, as he united all diverse 562 princely states to build the one great Republic of India. The present date prime minister of India Shri Narendra Modi decided to pay the honorable tribute which will be cherished for centuries by the whole world and it will become a matter of pride for every Indian for this great man. Built in less than five years, it is the world’s tallest, grandest and giant statue. The Statue Of Unity is a tribute to the man who united India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

“The Statue will stand high, not just in meters and feet, but much more in terms of academic, historical, national and spiritual values. My vision is to develop the place as a source of inspiration for ages to come.”